What to know about measles and the current outbreak
August 27, 2026
August 27, 2026
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 27 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news:
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What to know about measles and the current outbreak
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In 2000, measles was declared eliminated from the United States-there had been no continuous spread of the disease for over 12 months. Now, however, this highly contagious disease is back with 2,777 confirmed cases and 36 new outbreaks in 2026 as of Aug. 21, 2026. This follows 2,289 cases a . . .
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What to know about measles and the current outbreak
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In 2000, measles was declared eliminated from the United States-there had been no continuous spread of the disease for over 12 months. Now, however, this highly contagious disease is back with 2,777 confirmed cases and 36 new outbreaks in 2026 as of Aug. 21, 2026. This follows 2,289 cases a . . .